Legal, Policy & Governance

Abuse of migrant workers, especially female domestic workers, is rampant across the Gulf countries. Most of these cases are ‘resolved’ by paying a nominal settlement and repatriating the victim. In recent months, however, there seems to be more vigilance on trafficking cases by Kuwait’s General Attorney office. MRRORS.org speaks to two recent victims.

Abuse of migrant workers, especially female domestic workers, is rampant across the Gulf countries. Most of these cases are ‘resolved’ by paying a nominal settlement and repatriating the victim. In recent months, however, there seems to be more vigilance on trafficking cases by Kuwait’s General Attorney office. MRRORS.org speaks to two recent victims.

Excluding domestic workers from important provisions and lack of grievances redressal mechanism weaken a law that has several articles of note.

A move in the right direction, but high costs of the permit make it unaffordable for a large number of workers who would benefit from it.